INSTALLING TRAK SPORT TIRE CHAINS ON 20 MODEL 3 TIRES
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Table of Contents Important Safety Warnings... 1 Introduction... 2 Tire Requirements... 2 Pre-Installation Preparation... 3 Installation Tips... 4 Removal Tips... 7 CD-18-90-001 i
Installing Installing Trak Sport Trak Sport Tire Chains Tire Chains Important Warnings These warnings are in addition to the precautions and warnings contained in the instructions provided with the Trak Sport tire chains. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings and precautions in these documents. Tesla, Inc. is not responsible for damage caused by the use of the tire chains. In regions where chains are required by regulation, use only Trak Sport tire chains manufactured by Maggi Group. Do not use any other type of chain on the tires referenced in this guide. Install the chains tightly and evenly on the rear tires. If the chains are too loose, too tight, or uneven, damage might occur. The chains should be in contact with the tire only. If any part of the chain or the adjuster comes into contact with the wheel or body of the vehicle, damage might occur. Do not drive the vehicle without the chains properly fitted to the tires. Do not exceed 30 mph when driving with tire chains installed. If a chain fails or breaks, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle with a damaged chain, even for a short distance. A damaged chain must be removed or repaired. Remove the tire chains when no longer driving on snow. Inspect the chains for loose fittings and damaged links before each use. The life of the chains will vary according to road conditions, driving speed, and individual driving habits. Never deflate your tires to put on the chains. When re-inflated, the chains might fit too tightly and cause tire damage. 1
Installing Trak Sport Tire Chains Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Trak Sport tire chains. Please read the following information to assist you with installing them on your Model 3 20 tires. NOTE: Read all instructions included with the kit before installing the tire chains onto your vehicle. All information in this document (CD-18-90-001) is supplemental and does not include complete information about installing the tire chains. Tire Requirements Only install Trak Sport tire chains on the following Teslaapproved tires: P235/35R20 WARNING: Never install tire chains on the front tires. Severe vehicle damage will result. For a demonstration of installation, please contact your nearest Service Center. 2
Installing Installing Trak Sport Trak Sport Tire Chains Tire Chains Pre-Installation Preparation WARNING: Wear cut-resistant gloves during installation and removal. Gloves are not included in the kit. Check the chains to see if a shortening brace has been added. If it has, remove it. Remove the wheel center cap: Insert the wheel trim removal tool (1044206-00-A) in the hole on the center cap, and then pull to remove the center cap. 3
Installing Trak Sport Tire Chains Installation Tips Note: The tire chain socket set has been preassembled by Tesla to provide optimal vehicle performance under severe weather conditions. Other hardware components described in the Maggi Group installation instructions are unnecessary, and have been removed from the set. 1. Install the tire chain socket. Push the tire chain socket all the way onto the wheel lug nut closest to the valve stem and rotate the chain socket to the right to seat the socket. Make sure that the tire chain socket is correctly installed: Grab the socket handle and try to move the socket handle up and down. Note: If the socket moves, rotate the socket handle counterclockwise, remove the socket from the lug nut, and reinsert the socket. 4
Installing Installing Trak Sport Trak Sport Tire Chains Tire Chains 2. Turn the red knob by hand as tight as allowed, then rotate the handle clockwise so that the chain holder is positioned at the center of the wheel. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel when installing the chains. 3. When setting the chains onto the tires, adjust them a little bit at a time around the top and sides of the tire until the chains sit on the tire shoulders. Drive slightly forward and repeat the process for the new top side of the tire until the chains are fully fitted to the outer side of the rear drive wheel. 5
Installing Installing Trak Sport Trak Sport Tire Chains Tire Chains 4. Once the snow chains are evenly installed on the treads, secure the snow chain as tight as allowed onto the wheel by fastening the chain tensioner. Note: Hook excess chain onto the hook located on the tread base. 6
Installing Trak Sport Tire Chains Removal Tips When removing the chains from the tires, pull them off a little bit at a time from around the top and sides of the tire until they come free. Drive slightly forward and repeat the process for the new top side of the tire until the chains are free from the rear drive wheel. NOTE: Do not try to tug the chains out from under the tire. When removing the socket from the lug nut, do not separate it from the casing. Wiggle the socket to remove the socket and casing together as one piece. 7